Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Internet Fraud
1. Everything you read online may not be true. Users can be victimized by Internet frauds or scams. Remember if it is too good to be true, it usually is.
2. Never give out your credit card number to anyone unless you trust that person or site. If you are buying an item online or doing Internet banking make sure that you are on an encrypted site and that a lock or key symbol appears in the lower right hand corner of the screen.
3. Be very cautious when downloading software programs from the Internet. These can contain computer viruses that can damage or cripple the information on your computer system.
2. Never give out your credit card number to anyone unless you trust that person or site. If you are buying an item online or doing Internet banking make sure that you are on an encrypted site and that a lock or key symbol appears in the lower right hand corner of the screen.
3. Be very cautious when downloading software programs from the Internet. These can contain computer viruses that can damage or cripple the information on your computer system.
Internet Safety Tips for Children
NEVER give out any personal information such as address, telephone number, parents place of work or their phone number, the name and location of your school or any other information that may identify you
NEVER agree to get together with someone you ‘meet’ online without checking with your parents first – make sure you meet in a public place and take one of your parents with you
NEVER send anyone your picture – don’t accept any pictures either
NEVER respond to messages that make you feel uncomfortable
NEVER lose your common sense while online – remember you are talking to a stranger! The people you are talking to may not be who they say they are
NEVER send an insulting or rude message to anyone online. ‘Flaming is not good ‘Netiquette’
USE a ‘code name’
REPORT any harassment or inappropriate messages to your online service and to the Police
Set your browser to say NO cookies!
NEVER agree to get together with someone you ‘meet’ online without checking with your parents first – make sure you meet in a public place and take one of your parents with you
NEVER send anyone your picture – don’t accept any pictures either
NEVER respond to messages that make you feel uncomfortable
NEVER lose your common sense while online – remember you are talking to a stranger! The people you are talking to may not be who they say they are
NEVER send an insulting or rude message to anyone online. ‘Flaming is not good ‘Netiquette’
USE a ‘code name’
REPORT any harassment or inappropriate messages to your online service and to the Police
Set your browser to say NO cookies!
Monitor Your Long Distance Telephone Bills For Unknown Telephone Numbers
Once the pedophile has been talking to your child on the Internet, he/she may be successful in getting your home location and/or telephone number. Your child and the Pedophile may then start communicating via telephone.
Maintain open lines of communications with your children
The most important defense in the protection of your child against pedophiles and child pornography on the Internet is effective communication.
Establish rules and guidelines for the use of the computer
Should include number of hours per day
Must include times of the day
If your child is curious about what topics are being discussed on the Internet, ensure that he or she can come to you.
If someone on the Internet is harassing your child, make sure that your child knows to come to you. You would then contact the Internet Service Provider. If the harassment continues, contact your local police service to register a complaint.
If your child is on the Internet, find out who their "cyber-friends" are.
Establish rules and guidelines for the use of the computer
Should include number of hours per day
Must include times of the day
If your child is curious about what topics are being discussed on the Internet, ensure that he or she can come to you.
If someone on the Internet is harassing your child, make sure that your child knows to come to you. You would then contact the Internet Service Provider. If the harassment continues, contact your local police service to register a complaint.
If your child is on the Internet, find out who their "cyber-friends" are.
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